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Mathieu Debuchy’s time with Arsenal could be nearing an end (Picture: Getty Images)

Roma and Lyon look set to battle it out for Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy in the January transfer window, say reports.

The 30-year-old full-back has been limited to just seven appearances this term having fallen behind Hector Bellerin in the pecking order at The Emirates.

A lack of game time and the need to be playing regularly in order to secure a spot in the French squad for the upcoming European Championships later this year have sparked suggestions Debuchy could leave north London in the coming weeks.

And the player apparently has no shortage of potential suitors either, with Football-Italia, citing the Daily Mail, suggesting Italian side Roma and Ligue 1 outfit Lyon are ready to tussle for his signature.

Roma are seeking a natural replacement for Maicon, who is now 34.

Debuchy, though, is understood to favour a move back to his homeland, so it could by Lyon who hold pole position in trying to lure the defender away from the Premier League.